Renault has released a new teaser of its upcoming compact SUV, ahead of its online debut later this week.

Referred to simply by its J87 internal designation for now, the production model is expected to carry the Captur moniker used by the 2011 Geneva SUV concept, and replace the slow-selling Modus compact minivan available internationally.

Renault’s teasing of the model comes hot on the heels of the Peugeot’s 2008 online debut this week, with the Renault compact SUV destined to go head-to-head with the little Pug across several markets.

The platform and styling relationship with the Clio follows the same formula as the Peugeot 2008’s 208 light car basis, and similarly with the Corsa-based Mokka and Fiesta-based EcoSport.

Actual details are yet to be released, but the J87 is expected to use the Clio’s range of three and four cylinder petrol, and four cylinder turbodiesel engines.

Renault’s video confirms that the new model will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, but more details will be available this week after the J87’s official online debut on Friday evening (Australian time).